Bringing together in a standardized format, 45 models for management diagnosis and problem-solving - chosen for their value to senior management and MBA tutors alike, this text covers strategy, organization, human resources and marketing. The techniques range from Breakeven analysis and situational leadership to less familiar approaches like five forces and the geobusiness model. The models are indexed by subject and there is a matrix to show how they are related to each other. The result is a reference guide that may be of value to practising managers, consultants, and management students alike.

Proven Management Models

Business & Money

Long, Trevor

Harding, Sue

Management & Leadership

Gower Pub.Co.

Constructivist Approaches and Research Methods: A Practical Guide to Exploring Personal Meanings

This book provides a comprehensive overview of personal construct psychology (PCP) that will help researchers understand the why′s, what′s and how′s of conducting a rigorous constructivist research project. From the theoretical underpinnings of constructivist approaches to the practical values of these techniques, these three expert authors explain how to conduct interpretative, constructivist research from inception to completion. Key topics include:  Understanding research philosophies and paradigms Constructing and exploring personal realities Establishing effective research procedures Evaluating grids, mapping, narrative and other research methods Managing the practicalities of fieldwork Analysing and presenting data  With activities and procedural examples from a wide range of disciplines woven throughout the text and two special chapters featuring in-depth case studies from a variety of constructivist researchers, this book helps readers grasp the tools, designs, and opportunities of interpretative research. An essential companion for both researchers and practitioners looking to understand people’s values, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, or motivations!   

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Denicolo, Pam

Bradley-Cole, Kim

Psychology & Counseling

Sage Publications Ltd.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of personal construct psychology (PCP) that will help researchers understand the why′s, what′s and how′s of conducting a rigorous constructivist research project. From the theoretical underpinnings of constructivist approaches to the practical values of these techniques, these three expert authors explain how to conduct interpretative, constructivist research from inception to completion. Key topics include: <ul>
<li>Understanding research philosophies and paradigms</li> <li>Constructing and exploring personal realities</li> <li>Establishing effective research procedures</li> <li>Evaluating grids, mapping, narrative and other research methods</li> <li>Managing the practicalities of fieldwork</li> <li>Analysing and presenting data</li> </ul>
With activities and procedural examples from a wide range of disciplines woven throughout the text and two special chapters featuring in-depth case studies from a variety of constructivist researchers, this book helps readers grasp the tools, designs, and opportunities of interpretative research. An essential companion for both researchers and practitioners looking to understand people’s values, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, or motivations!

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